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GY51 TGN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,356 mi
Last recorded93,356 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 TGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 93,356 miles

2 x rear tyres are perished badly on the side walls

knocking noise on steering control

Fail 19 Mar 2014 93,225 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

2 x rear tyres are perished badly on the side walls

eml on

knocking noise on steering control

Fail 19 Mar 2014 93,225 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres are perished

eml on

knocking felt through the steering system

Pass 12 Mar 2013 87,867 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 86,140 miles

BOTH TOP SPRING MOUNTS WORN , BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHED , NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARM PIN WORN , REAR PADS NEARSIDE WORN , SLIGHT KNOCK IN STEERING COLUMN , EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 28 Aug 2012 86,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BOTH TOP SPRING MOUNTS WORN , BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHED , NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARM PIN WORN , REAR PADS NEARSIDE WORN , SLIGHT KNOCK IN STEERING COLUMN , EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 5 Sep 2011 82,539 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 82,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 76,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 76,721 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 69,565 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 69,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 62,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 50,281 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 39,447 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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GY51 TGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY51 TGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY51 TGN registered?

GY51 TGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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